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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 452.08 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 452.08 and 118.75 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 452.08 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/452.08 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 452.08 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 53,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684.37/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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